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<p>All Health Professionals (HPs) working on the delivery of Personal Independence
Payment (PIP) assessments must be either an occupational therapist, level 1 nurse,
physiotherapist, paramedic or doctor. They must also be fully registered and have
at least two years’ post full-registration experience. In addition to their profession,
the Department recognises the importance of ensuring that individuals also have sufficient
experience, skills and training to carry out their duties and PIP providers are required
to ensure that the HPs carrying out assessments have knowledge of the clinical aspects
and likely functional effects of a wide range of health conditions and impairments.</p><p>
</p><p>All new assessors complete one month of intensive training in disability analysis
which includes a functional evaluation as to how medical conditions and the long-term
medical treatment of those conditions affect an individual’s ability to perform day-to-day
activities. This is followed by on-going professional training and support which continues
for the duration of their employment in the role.</p><p> </p><p>Final approval to
work as a health assessor must be conferred by the Department for Work and Pension’s
Chief Medical Adviser on behalf of the Secretary of State.</p>
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